Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips ...
Significance: Throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, this terminal played a central role in commuter transportation in the metropolitan area. The ferry facilities are significant as an integral... More
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad & Ferry Terminal, Ferry Slips ...
Significance: Throughout the early decades of the twentieth century, this terminal played a central role in commuter transportation in the metropolitan area. The ferry facilities are significant as an integral... More
Captain William Webb Wakeman House, 478 Harbor Road (formerly 137 Rose...
Significance: The Wakeman residence was erected atop Rose Hill, overlooking the harbor circa 1828-33. Designed in the high Greek Revival manner, the structure's prototypical details and generous classical prop... More
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Naval Housing Area Makalapa, Junior Off...
Significance: This housing type is significant as an example of Hawaiian residential architecture during the 1940s, in a grouping of related types. The design is notable for the use of new materials and minima... More
Joyce Estate, Joyce Cabin, Chippewa National Forest Road 2144, 3 miles...
Significance: Located in the Main Cabin Compound immediately to the north of the Main Cabin, this building was constructed during the estate's first season in 1917 for the use of David Gage Joyce and his wife B... More
Martin Steinhilber House, 402 South High Street, Covington, Miami Coun...
Significance: The Martin Steinhilber House was built circa 1859. The house is a two-story structure of Vernacular design with Italianate stylistic elements. The structure has a wood frame and brick insulation c... More
Edison Shop, 229 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Significance: The only downtown Chicago office building by Purcell, Fieck, & Elmslie. The building is noted for its use of brick and terra-cotta ornament in conjunction with large expanse of glass on the west f... More
Fort Riley, Building No. 4, 4 Barry Avenue, Riley, Riley County, KS
Significance: Building #4 at Fort Riley was the only single family officer's quarters built in 1903. Its design and ornamentation reflect that of Buildings #97, #99, and #103, which were duplexes built that sa... More
Waverley, Waverley Road, West Point, Clay County, MS
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Begun in the 1840s and completed in 1852, Waverly is distinguished by the immense octagonal rotunda which projects through the roof as a cupola. This structure co... More
Waverley, Waverley Road, West Point, Clay County, MS
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Begun in the 1840s and completed in 1852, Waverly is distinguished by the immense octagonal rotunda which projects through the roof as a cupola. This structure co... More
Waverley, Waverley Road, West Point, Clay County, MS
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Begun in the 1840s and completed in 1852, Waverly is distinguished by the immense octagonal rotunda which projects through the roof as a cupola. This structure co... More
Merritt Parkway, Ponus Ridge Road Bridge, Spanning Merritt Parkway, Ne...
Significance: The bridges of the Merritt Parkway were predominately inspired by the Art Deco and Art Moderne architectural style of the 1930s. Experimental forming techniques were employed to create the orname... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
Weaverville Joss House, Oregon Street, Weaverville, Trinity County, CA
Significance: The Temple of the Forest and the Clouds, or as it is popularly known, the Chinese Joss House, is an important historical record of the Chinese culture that flourished in California beginning in th... More
1102-1112 Oak Street (Commercial Buildings), Columbus, Franklin County...
Significance: The Columbus Near East Side is a large residential area which developed between 1880 and 1930. However, small commercial areas are located along Oak Street, an east-west street, at its intersectio... More
Silver Plume School, Main Street, Silver Plume, Clear Creek County, CO
Significance: It was designed by William Quayle, was built in 1894 and served as a school until 1959. The building stood empty until 1961 when, through the efforts of the citizens of the town, it was reopened a... More
Knightstown Academy, Carey Street, Knightstown, Henry County, IN
1984 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Knightstown Academy is one of the most unique examples of Second Empire style architecture in Indiana. Its most distinctive features are the ... More
Knightstown Academy, Carey Street, Knightstown, Henry County, IN
1984 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Knightstown Academy is one of the most unique examples of Second Empire style architecture in Indiana. Its most distinctive features are the ... More
Knightstown Academy, Carey Street, Knightstown, Henry County, IN
1984 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Knightstown Academy is one of the most unique examples of Second Empire style architecture in Indiana. Its most distinctive features are the ... More
Knightstown Academy, Carey Street, Knightstown, Henry County, IN
1984 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Knightstown Academy is one of the most unique examples of Second Empire style architecture in Indiana. Its most distinctive features are the ... More
Columbia Street Clock, On Hampton Street, near the intersection of Mai...
Significance: One of two street clocks in Columbia; both clocks have four faces ornamented with lions' heads and standing atop a fluted column with a Corinthian capital. The clock faces are round with roman num... More
Glen Echo Park, Arcade, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Montgomer...
Significance: Built during the last, major construction campaign in the amusement park at Glen Echo, the Arcade was modeled after the adjoining Administration Building designed by Philadelphia architect Edward ... More
First Congregational Church, 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, Co...
2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: In the 1920s, First Congregational Church of Western Springs was growing out of its original frame building and needed to expand. Seeking a new bu... More
Wheatley Town House, 3043 N Street Northwest, Washington, District of ...
Significance: 3043 N Street is a fine example of a large Victorian town house of the third quarter of the 19th Century. It possesses the grand living spaces, the lushness of ornament and the variety of fine de... More
Metropolitan Building, 25-107 John R Street, Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Significance: This is a significant example of the kind of speculative commercial construction commonplace in Detroit during the city's period of rapid growth brought about by the success of the automobile indu... More
Robert Machek House, 1305 North Nineteenth Street, Milwaukee, Milwauke...
Significance: Notable for the charming individuality of its design, the intricacy and fine craftsmanship of its ornament, this small, curious, picturesque house was designed, built, and furnished at the turn of... More
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Photographs of the John Minor Wisdom U. S. Court of Appeals Building i...
Images show exterior and interior views of courthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Details include courtrooms, halls, ceilings and sculptural decoration. Arrangement: Arranged by photographer-assigned number. The... More
Photographs of the John Minor Wisdom U. S. Court of Appeals Building i...
Images show exterior and interior views of courthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Details include courtrooms, halls, ceilings and sculptural decoration. Arrangement: Arranged by photographer-assigned number. The... More
Photographs of the Apex Building in Washington, D.C.
Images show exterior and interior views of the art deco Apex Building, the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C . Details include the atrium, doorways, metal grille work and stairways. The ... More
Daniel Mulcahy House, Route 664, approximately 1650 feet East of Jay S...
Photo caption pages & written data include site & floor plans. Significance: The Daniel Mulcahy House is locally significant as an intact example of the 19th century canal-era housing of Lower Lockport. As a co... More
Church of the Advocate, Northwest corner of Eighteenth & Diamond Stree...
Significance: It is the consummate example of French Gothic Revival architecture in America dating from late in the 19th century. While the sanctuary's unique form drawn from a variety of French sources is sign... More
Church of the Advocate, Northwest corner of Eighteenth & Diamond Stree...
Significance: It is the consummate example of French Gothic Revival architecture in America dating from late in the 19th century. While the sanctuary's unique form drawn from a variety of French sources is sign... More
Merritt Parkway, Lake Avenue Bridge, Spanning Merritt Parkway at 4.71 ...
Significance: The bridges of the Merritt Parkway were predominately inspired by the Art Deco and Art Moderne architectural styles of the 1930s. Experimental forming techniques were employed to create the ornam... More
Ortiz Perichi, Juan, Casa, Calle Luna No. 94, San German, San German M...
Significance: Constructed ca. 1920 by Don Isidro Roman, master builder for its owner Juan Ortiz Perichi, this residence is one of the most elaborate and spatially rich architectural examples in Puerto Rico. Loc... More
Ortiz Perichi, Juan, Casa, Calle Luna No. 94, San German, San German M...
Significance: Constructed ca. 1920 by Don Isidro Roman, master builder for its owner Juan Ortiz Perichi, this residence is one of the most elaborate and spatially rich architectural examples in Puerto Rico. Loc... More
Gage, Keith & Ascher Buildings, 18 & 30 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago...
Significance: All three buildings are significant examples of Chicago School architecture. The Gage Building, with its unique, gracefully-ornamented facade designed by Louis Sullivan, was to be one of the archi... More
Photographs of the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse in Chicago, Illinois
Images show exterior and interior views of courthouse in Chicago, Illinois. Details include courtrooms, halls, the lobby, the post office, and sculptural decoration.
Jenifer Building (Commercial Building), 400-404 Seventh Street, Northw...
Significance: This yellow brick and terra cotta six-story store and office building is a simple, well-proportioned example of the commercial development in this area about the time of the first World War. It f... More
Jenifer Building (Commercial Building), 400-404 Seventh Street, Northw...
Significance: This yellow brick and terra cotta six-story store and office building is a simple, well-proportioned example of the commercial development in this area about the time of the first World War. It f... More
World War I Monument, Memorial Square, Providence, Providence County, ...
Significance: The World War I Monument (1929), designed by noted architect Paul P. Cret and sculpted by Carl P. Jennewien, reflects the late 1920's popularity of Greek Revivalism in the use of a Doric column as... More
World War I Monument, Memorial Square, Providence, Providence County, ...
Significance: The World War I Monument (1929), designed by noted architect Paul P. Cret and sculpted by Carl P. Jennewien, reflects the late 1920's popularity of Greek Revivalism in the use of a Doric column as... More
South Main Street, Block 43 (Commercial Buildings), South Main & Washi...
Significance: The buildings of South Main Street as a unit form a very harmonious and decorative street facade, relative to a pedestrian scale and representative of the late 19th century style. Individually th... More
South Main Street, Block 43 (Commercial Buildings), South Main & Washi...
Significance: The buildings of South Main Street as a unit form a very harmonious and decorative street facade, relative to a pedestrian scale and representative of the late 19th century style. Individually th... More
South Main Street, Block 43 (Commercial Buildings), South Main & Washi...
Significance: The buildings of South Main Street as a unit form a very harmonious and decorative street facade, relative to a pedestrian scale and representative of the late 19th century style. Individually th... More
Thomas R. Holden House, 118 Benefit Street, Providence, Providence Cou...
Significance: Built in 1809. This is an example of the less common brick houses on College Hill, and the earliest one standing on this part of Benefit Street. It has been remodeled at various times, and prese... More
English-Oliver House, 845 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, ...
Significance: Originally built in 1871-74, the house was remodeled in 1892-93 after the designs of the Boston firm of Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge. One of the finest of the Pittsburgh millionaires'' mansions, i... More
Walnut-Dollison Historic District, Jewell-Baldwin House, 913 East Waln...
Significance: Built in 1902-03 by speculator J.B. Montgomery, this 2-1/2 story frame house was first occupied by newspaperman Harry S. Jewell, owner of the Springfield Leader. In 1916 it was sold to Winfred M. ... More
Walnut-Dollison Historic District, Jewell-Baldwin House, 913 East Waln...
Significance: Built in 1902-03 by speculator J.B. Montgomery, this 2-1/2 story frame house was first occupied by newspaperman Harry S. Jewell, owner of the Springfield Leader. In 1916 it was sold to Winfred M. ... More
Photographs of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Secon...
Images show exterior and interior views of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Second Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Details include the courtroom, the visitors' gallery, the elevator, stairways,... More
Photographs of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Secon...
Images show exterior and interior views of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Second Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Details include the courtroom, the visitors' gallery, the elevator, stairways,... More
Photographs of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Secon...
Images show exterior and interior views of the old post office and U.S. courthouse, 300 West Second Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Details include the courtroom, the visitors' gallery, the elevator, stairways,... More
Colorado Street Bridge, Spanning Arroyo Seco at Colorado Boulevard, Pa...
Significance: The Colorado Street Bridge is an eleven-arched reinforced concrete structure, the longest and highest bridge of its time. It was the first high bridge across the Arroyo Seco, and is an important ... More
Colorado Street Bridge, Spanning Arroyo Seco at Colorado Boulevard, Pa...
Significance: The Colorado Street Bridge is an eleven-arched reinforced concrete structure, the longest and highest bridge of its time. It was the first high bridge across the Arroyo Seco, and is an important ... More
William Speiden journals: Vol. 2, July 3, 1854-Feb. 16, 1855
Picryl description: Public domain image of an ornamental print, pattern design, mannerism, baroque, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
U.S. Naval Air Station, YMCA Building, West Avenue, Pensacola, Escambi...
Significance: Constructed in 1918 as the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Building No. 322 played a supportive role serving the recreational, social, and spiritual needs of service personnel during Wor... More
U.S. Naval Air Station, YMCA Building, West Avenue, Pensacola, Escambi...
Significance: Constructed in 1918 as the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Building No. 322 played a supportive role serving the recreational, social, and spiritual needs of service personnel during Wor... More
U.S. Naval Air Station, YMCA Building, West Avenue, Pensacola, Escambi...
Significance: Constructed in 1918 as the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Building No. 322 played a supportive role serving the recreational, social, and spiritual needs of service personnel during Wor... More
Cambria Iron Company, Foundry, Lower Works, Johnstown, Cambria County,...
Significance: The iron foundry consists of a large two-story structure with ornate brick walls and a mansard slate-covered roof. Cambria Iron Company operated the foundry not as a commercial enterprise, but ra... More
John M. Davies House, 393 Prospect Street, New Haven, New Haven County...
Significance: One of the largest houses of its period in New Haven. It is built in the manner of the French Second Empire and is remarkable for its rich interior ornament and lack of alteration. The house is ... More
John M. Davies House, 393 Prospect Street, New Haven, New Haven County...
Significance: One of the largest houses of its period in New Haven. It is built in the manner of the French Second Empire and is remarkable for its rich interior ornament and lack of alteration. The house is ... More
John M. Davies House, 393 Prospect Street, New Haven, New Haven County...
Significance: One of the largest houses of its period in New Haven. It is built in the manner of the French Second Empire and is remarkable for its rich interior ornament and lack of alteration. The house is ... More
Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...
Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More
Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...
Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More
Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...
Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More
St. Jacob Russian Orthodox Church, Napaskiak, Bethel Census Area, AK
Significance: The vitality of the Russian Orthodox religion among the Eskimos is illustrated by recent church buildings such as this. The main block of the church is 40'-2" x 68'-1", with a 20' x 12' vestibule.... More
Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...
Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More
Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...
Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More
Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...
Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More
Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...
Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More
Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...
Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More
Rosemary Inn, Olympic National Forest, Barnes Point, Lake Crescent, Po...
Significance: In the early years of the 1900s, Lake Crescent was the scene of a large number and variety of hotels and resorts. In all, there were eleven resorts scattered around the lake offering visitors le... More
Henry Art Gallery, Fifteenth Avenue Northeast at Northeast Campus Park...
Significance: The Horace C. Henry Art Gallery was the first public art museum in the state of Washington. Funds for the building construction and its initial collection were donated to the University of Washin... More
Vkhod v t︠s︡erkovʹ Voskresenʹi︠a︡. Kostroma
Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037
Mount Vernon Place, Charles & Monument Streets, Baltimore, Independent...
Survey number: HALS MD-1 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71001037